tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106922523603220002024-03-13T07:48:18.141-04:00Orphan Love RunBoilerblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13406809637018318350noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-77382807896803567952016-05-01T13:09:00.000-04:002016-05-01T13:11:55.953-04:00Thank You! This may be a little overdue, but better late than never!!! The Zacharias family just wanted to post how thankful we are for being able to host the 3rd Annual Orphan Love Run (Back in NOVEMBER 2015!!) and how thankful we are for all of the sponsors, participants, and volunteers who helped make it possible!!!<br />
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On January 18, 2016, we were in Changsha, China meeting our little girl, Lucee, for the first time. We spent the next week and a half finishing up the paperwork process and bonding with her until we were able to bring her home at the end of January. Over the past 3 1/2 months of having her with us, we have watched her blossom and grow so much! Looking back to the beginning of the adoption process (about a 1 1/2 ago) we are blown away how God was preparing us and her for each other and brought us together in such a special way. <br />
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Adoption (especially from an international country) can be very expensive and that was one of the reasons we were hesitant at first, but we felt God reminding us that He would take care of everything. He used the Orphan Love Run, as well as many other avenues, to provide everything we have needed financially for this adoption.<br />
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Thanks again!<br />
With Love,<br />
Ben, Brandee, Noah, Gavin, Lilee, and Lucee Zacharias!<br />
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<br />Ben and Brandeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09693304114280365023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-83275942296896669292015-11-13T16:16:00.001-05:002015-11-13T16:17:38.128-05:00Less than 24 hrs!!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We are excited to see you all at the 3rd Annual Orphan Love Run! </span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Apex Community Church </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5200 Far Hills Ave. Kettering, OH 45429 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Click <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/apex+community+church/@39.6711041,-84.2325112,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x8840858a99aae0d9:0xffbf370acc224384!2m2!1d-84.1624712!2d39.6711251">here</a> for directions</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>If you<u> have</u> registered already, please come between 8:20 and 8:40AM</b> in order to get your runner packet and timing chip. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>If you<u> haven't</u> registered yet, please come between 8-8:30AM</b> in order to fill out the registration form and pay the registration fee ($25). <b>Cash and Check are preferred</b>. However, we will have a Square to take credit card payments. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- You may park anywhere in the Apex Community Church parking lot, except for the front lot where the start line is. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">At the finish line, we will have Bill's Donuts, bananas, granola bars, coffee and water for participants! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bundle up the kiddos if you are bringing them, as it will be a chilly morning. :) </span></span></span><br />
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Ben and Brandeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09693304114280365023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-44037653742560785842015-10-27T11:39:00.002-04:002015-10-27T11:39:25.670-04:003rd Annual Orphan Love Run/Walk<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Join us for the </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3rd Annual Orphan Love Run/Walk</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">November 14, 2015 </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Starting Line is in Apex Community Church parking lot @ 9:00 AM</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Click <a href="http://speedy-feet.com/race-entry.php?id=1456">here</a> to register online... Registration: $25</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Registration also available on the morning of the race at 8am.</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Proceeds from the 5K registrations will support the adoption of a 4 yr old girl (Lucee) from the China Waiting Child program by Ben & Brandee Zacharias, which includes an orphanage donation to help continue care for the children still waiting for a forever family. The Waiting Child program is for orphans who have special needs or are older children that typically have a harder time finding a forever family. </span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please come join us as we raise awareness for the Waiting Child locally, as well as, around the world! Thank you in advance!</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">-The Zacharias Family </span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> 3rd Annual Orphan Love Run!!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.growerssource.com/">Grower's Source, L.L.C. </a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.forhealthforlife.com/">Synergy Chiropractic</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.korrectplumbing.com/">Korrect Plumbing, Heating, & Air</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Precision Interior Services (937) 367-5956</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://laurenshepherdphotography.com/">Lauren Shepherd Photography</a> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #999999;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">SILVER Sponsors:</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Carpenter's Excavating (937) 436-1533</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://angelaruthphotography.com/">Angela Ruth Photography</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Honeyandrosespress">Honey & Roses Press </a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://billsdonutshop.com/">Bill's Donuts</a> for providing donuts at the Finish Line!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tcagraphics.com/">TCA Graphics</a> for the T-shirts</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.apexcommunity.org/">Apex Community Church</a> for the Location</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The<a href="http://bair.org/"> Bair Foundation </a>for water bottles and Fostering Info </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://speedy-feet.com/">Speedy Feet</a> for running the Event </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Debi Hampton for creating the T-shirt Logo!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Thanks for making this event possible!!! </span></span></div>
<br />Ben and Brandeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09693304114280365023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-84842419162878232852015-10-20T07:36:00.002-04:002015-10-20T07:36:26.294-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Only 4 more days to register and <b>guarantee</b> a t-shirt!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Orphan Love Run (walk, skip, jump, crawl, or whatever other means it takes for you to finish...) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2015. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The race will begin at Apex Community church starting at 9AM! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You do not have to register your kids. (They just will not get a timing chip or t-shirt.) </span></div>
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is a 5K Benefit to support the adoption of a little girl in the China
Waiting Child program by the Zacharias family. Proceeds also contribute
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Be sure to register for the event <b>by</b> <b>October 24, 2015</b> to</i></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Click <a href="http://www.speedy-feet.com/race-entry.php?id=1456">here</a> to register online.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We look forward to seeing you there!!!</span> </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even if you think you can't help, there's probably a way you still can!!! If you live out of state or are unable to make it to the race, you can still participate!!! Click <a href="http://daytonorphanloverun.blogspot.com/p/satellite-runners.html">here</a> to be a satellite runner. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Or, click <a href="http://daytonorphanloverun.blogspot.com/p/order-shirt.html">here</a> to order a t-shirt.</span><br />
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Ben and Brandeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09693304114280365023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-55204225529454769762015-09-12T15:30:00.002-04:002015-09-24T14:31:21.402-04:003rd Annual Orphan Love Run!!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Orphan Love Run</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2015. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The race will start at 9AM! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is a 5K Benefit to support the adoption of a little girl in the China Waiting Child program by the Zacharias family. Proceeds also contribute to a donation for an orphanage serving children with special needs in Changsha, China. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Be sure to register for the event <b><u>before</u></b> <b>October 24, 2015</b> to</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i> <b>guarantee a shirt!</b> </i> </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Click <a href="http://www.speedy-feet.com/race-entry.php?id=1456">here</a> to register online.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a mail-in registration form, click on the link to the right--> </span><br />
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Ben and Brandeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09693304114280365023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-45046384332737164232015-09-12T08:36:00.004-04:002015-09-12T08:42:20.452-04:00Xavier is Home!As I sit here and think about this time last year, I'm overwhelmed with how loved we felt and also, how much has changed since then. It's hard to believe almost a year has passed since the 2014 Orphan Love Run! It was an amazing event and we hope that it impacted participants and supporters in a big way. Over 100 runners and walkers united to raise awareness for waiting children, and more specifically, to help bring Xavier home to our family. I'm happy to share that the money raised was more than enough to make the large donation to Xavier's orphanage to help care for waiting children. The Orphan Love Run was extremely influential in us getting Xavier home.<br />
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As for our family, we were able to travel to China this past winter and on February 1st, we held Xavier in our arms for the first time! We became his mommy and daddy and he became our precious son, and baby brother to Grace and Liam. All 5 of our lives were changed forever and we can't imagine it any other way. He's been home with us for 7 months now and he is thriving! There are days that we are in the trenches of parenting and it seems like nothing special and then there are the days when we are able to look into Xavier's face and see what a miracle it is that we are a family. I often say to him "I'm your mama. I'm all yours, and we belong together". Those are truly amazing words. God knew each of our children before we knew anything about them, and we believe that He specifically made a place for Xavier in our family.<br />
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We want to thank each person and business who participated in the Orphan Love Run last year. We will be forever grateful for your love and support.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-35810640816445698472014-11-08T14:27:00.000-05:002014-10-13T14:29:31.191-04:00Registration LinkClick <a href="http://www.speedy-feet.com/race-entry.php?id=1138">here</a> to register!<br />
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2nd Annual Orphan Love Run takes place at 5200 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering, OH on Saturday, November 8 at 9am.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-81694002079120125342014-10-29T16:39:00.002-04:002014-10-29T16:39:55.725-04:00Donuts at the Race and Last Day for T-shirts!Today is the last day to receive a t-shirt with your race registration. It is also the last day to order a t-shirt separately. Please register <a href="http://www.speedy-feet.com/race-entry.php?id=1138">here</a> or order your shirt <a href="http://daytonorphanloverun.blogspot.com/p/order-shirt.html">here</a> by tonight in order to guarantee you'll receive a shirt! <br />
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In other news, we are happy to announce that Bill's Donut Shop in Centerville, Ohio will be providing donuts at the finish line of this year's Orphan Love Run! It's going to be a great day... you won't want to miss it! Register today!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-73715126302260602082014-10-06T17:15:00.001-04:002014-10-06T17:15:02.270-04:00Satellite RunnersThis year, we know that there are many runners and walkers interested in participating in the Orphan Love Run who aren't local to Ohio. Since it would be very inconvenient for many of you to make the trip to Ohio just for a 5k, we have tried to make a way for you to participate wherever you are! The Augsburger family is so blessed to have many friends and family all across the United States, and we would be honored if you would participate in our fundraiser for Xavier's orphanage.<br />
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1. Visit our <a href="http://www.adopttogether.org/augsburger">Adopt Together</a> site and make a secure, tax deductible donation of $25 per registration. <br />
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2. In the comment section, please include the names of participants and sizes of t-shirts* you need.<br />
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3. Sometime during the week of Nov 8-15, complete a 5k, in whatever way works best for you! If you'd like, post a photo on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/orphanloverun">Orphan Love Run Facebook Page</a>. <br />
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Our goal for the Orphan Love Run is 200 participants. Satellite participants will count towards that number! Share with your friends and make it a group event!<br />
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*Unfortunately, though we've done our best, we will not be able to get t-shirts to satellite runners by November 8th. T-shirts will be mailed on Monday, November 10th. You will be contacted before then for shipping information.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-13750273169628185182014-10-04T16:16:00.001-04:002014-10-04T16:16:02.712-04:00Registration Update:In order to receive a t-shirt, you must register by Wednesday, October 29. Registration will remain open through race day, but participants who sign up after Oct 29 will not receive a t-shirt.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-47267003687922651112014-10-02T14:27:00.002-04:002014-10-02T16:20:16.808-04:00Sponsoring a RunnerWell, the Orphan Love Run is only 37 days away! Have you registered yet?<br />
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Today, we'd like to share about how you can get your friends and family involved! We all know people who may not be able to physically participate in the race because of location, scheduling, etc. This year, those friends will be able to sponsor runners to help raise more money for our orphanage donation!<br />
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1. You register for the race. Remember, you can run, walk, push a stroller, or even just show up and have a cup of coffee. ;)<br />
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2. Send the link below to you friends and ask them to donate in your name. This is a secure, tax deductible site that will give us a grant in the amount of the money raised. Your friends will fill out their information and include in the comment section the name of the runner they are choosing to sponsor.<br />
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The person who raises the most sponsorship will be recognized at the race!Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720717734941285736noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-81099889454442261162014-09-08T14:28:00.000-04:002014-10-13T14:30:42.461-04:00Registration is Open!Guess what?! Registration is open! <a href="http://www.speedy-feet.com/race-entry.php?id=1138">Click here</a> to register right now and then keep reading,<br />
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Here's the deal- The 2nd Annual Orphan Love Run, a 5k benefit for waiting children, will be held on Saturday, November 8 at 9:00 am. The starting line is in the parking lot at Apex Community Church, 5200 Far Hills Drive, Kettering, Ohio. The race is hosted by <a href="http://www.speedy-feet.com/">Speedy Feet</a>, providing the course, registration and timing. All are welcome- racers, joggers, walkers, and strollers. Registration is $25 and includes a t-shirt.<br />
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All money raised by this 2014 Orphan Love Run will be given to a Chinese orphanage, as part of our adoption fees. It is super exciting to be able to give this gift to the orphanage that has been housing our baby and to know that it will be used for the remaining children there.<br />
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What if you really, really don't want to run or walk in the 5k? You can still help! We are looking for small business sponsors to help off set some of the cost of the race. Sponsors will be able to submit their business logo for advertisement on the t-shirts and banner.* We also need help spreading the word about the race! You can share our event on social media or we will have flyers you can pass around. Also, in the coming weeks, we'll be telling you about how you can sponsor runners with a tax deductible donation and how runners can raise sponsorship.<br />
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We are so excited to gather together, to raise funds for our child's orphanage, and to spread the word about the need for homes for sweet waiting children. Please join us!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">* For more information about sponsors, please <a href="mailto:justtobewithyoubaby@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">contact us</a>.</span>Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720717734941285736noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-58566427384669481902014-08-26T17:30:00.000-04:002014-08-26T20:34:36.738-04:00Who Are We and Why Are We Here?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are Jared and Angi, best friends first, husband and wife, and parents to the spunky dreamer, Grace, and the curious adventurer, Liam. Jared is an engineer for the U.S. Air Force and the family handyman. Angi spends her days with the kids, at home and out and about. As a couple, we enjoy dancing, board games, and day dreaming about home improvement projects. As a family, we love trips to the park, taking walks, and sharing scoops at our favorite ice cream parlor.<br />
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Adoption has been a part of our story as long as there's been an "us", but when we talked about it, it was always "when we're older", "after we have biological kids", "when we're really settled", or "when we can afford it". One day we realized that those were just excuses, and really, they were a telling way of how adoption was a Plan B for us. We were willing, and yes, we even wanted to adopt, but we wanted the American dream first. And then, if there was time and money left, we'd go for it. <br />
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That changed in November 2012. We went from thinking of all the logical reasons we could keep waiting, to wondering why in the world we were. It started by just sticking our toes in to test the water, but very soon, there we were, trying to potty train a toddler and carrying an almost one year old on the hip, looking at each other with wide eyes and wondering if we were crazy for plunging into the adoption world. It came down to simple truths. We have room in our hearts and home for another child and there are many that are waiting for families. We are not rescuing anyone;<br />
we don't believe adopting will earn us any favor with God, but we know that He gave us a passion for parenting waiting children and we are just following through with the work that He began in us. <br />
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It's been a crazy little ride over the past 20 months, and we're still waiting to find out who our beloved little one is. We've learned much and we've been blessed to be able to walk along side other adoptive families and experience real life with them, including the happy and the sad pieces of adoption. We know each day is taking us one step closer to China. We are honored to have such a big role in this year's Orphan Love Run and we hope that eyes and hearts are opened to the many waiting children, in China and around the rest of the world. We can't wait to see you all at the Second Annual Orphan Love Run!<br />
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To view updates throughout our adoption journey, please visit <a href="http://www.justtobewithyoubaby.blogspot.com/">www.justtobewithyoubaby.blogspot.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-65573191805531598242014-08-19T13:21:00.001-04:002014-08-19T13:22:15.800-04:002nd Annual Orphan Love Run!The 2nd Annual Orphan Love Run will be November 8 at Apex Community Church. Details, including how to sign up, will be posted soon.<br />
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We wanted to introduce the beneficiaries of this year's Orphan Love Run. Meet Jared and Angi Augsburger, and their children Gracie and Liam! <br />
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They are in the process of adopting a little girl or boy from China. They will share more about themselves in a coming post.<br />
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Jared and Angi will be organizing the Run this year, with Ben and Julie providing support. Please join us in helping the Augsburgers bring their little one home :)Boilerblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13406809637018318350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-31853218290481651462014-08-19T12:57:00.000-04:002014-08-19T12:57:14.954-04:00Thank you!We just wanted to write to share with everyone who participated in the First Annual Orphan Love Run. We are pleased to introduce Selah Grace!<br />
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She came home on August 1, and she has been doing great! Thank you to everyone, you were an important part of her coming home :)<br />
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Stay tuned for information on the Second Annual Orphan Love Run.Boilerblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13406809637018318350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-72762392114743304262014-01-23T20:53:00.001-05:002014-01-23T20:53:31.828-05:002nd Annual Orphan Love RunWe have put November 8 on the calendar for the 2nd Annual Orphan Live Run. More info closer to time. Boilerblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13406809637018318350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-8921601640705553372013-10-29T16:58:00.003-04:002013-10-29T16:58:44.598-04:00Online RegistrationYou can register for the 5K <a href="http://www.speedy-feet.com/race-entry.php?id=947" target="_blank">HERE</a>Boilerblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13406809637018318350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-50876670437854856002013-10-19T22:54:00.000-04:002013-10-19T22:54:10.278-04:00Orphan Love Run routeThe 5K is coming up soon, hopefully everyone is getting ready!<br />
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For those that have asked, we have a map of the route. You can view the map <a href="http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=529019">here</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17008358454982847871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410692252360322000.post-19616494050861006212013-09-08T22:48:00.002-04:002013-10-26T08:01:42.235-04:00<div style="text-align: start;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="text-align: justify;">We are inviting</span><span style="line-height: 14.3pt; text-align: justify;"> you to be a part of the 1</span><sup style="line-height: 14.3pt; text-align: justify;">st</sup><span style="line-height: 14.3pt; text-align: justify;"> Annual Orphan Love Run, a 5K benefit for
children in the China Waiting Child adoption program.</span><span style="line-height: 14.3pt; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="line-height: 14.3pt; text-align: justify;">The Waiting Child program is for orphans who have special
needs, or are older children who have a harder time finding a forever
home.</span><span style="line-height: 14.3pt; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="line-height: 14.3pt; text-align: justify;">The proceeds from this
year’s race will support our adoption of a child from the Waiting Child
program, as well as provide a large donation to the orphanage where she
currently resides.</span><span style="line-height: 14.3pt; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="line-height: 14.3pt; text-align: justify;">Future 5K runs
will go to support other families in their adoption, their orphanages, and the
Super Kids Charity.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The Orphan Love
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We would
appreciate it very much if you would consider supporting our hearts to help
orphans find a loving forever home. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Come run and/or walk with us this year to help bring our daughter home!!! Please refer to the links on the right for the 5K registration information, as well as general information regarding our adoption journey.</span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><a href="http://www.speedy-feet.com/race-entry.php?id=947" target="_blank">Register On-Line</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.speedy-feet.com/pdfs/2013%20Orphan%20Love%20Run%20Registration.pdf" target="_blank">Mail-In Registration</a></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/9ufutq9gurh1c3h/Orphan%20Love%20Run%20Flyer.pdf" target="_blank">Race Flyer</a></div>
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